[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-03 Thread Ken Yokanovich
On Aug 3, 12:54 am, John Blish wrote: > For now I can't help much.  I leave early Thursday for an 850 mile round trip >tour to a family > reunion - back on about Aug 19 or so. > > -- > John Blish > Minneapolis MN USA Wow John, is your 850 mile tour by bicycle? Sounds like fun, at least up to th

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-03 Thread JB
On Aug 3, 1:54 am, John Blish wrote: > Hi John, > > If you include north of town there is camping at Bunker Hills Park > > http://www.anokacountyparks.com/camping/default.htm > > in Coon Rapids.  My recollection is that it is $15 a night and that includes > showers and flush toilets.  There is n

Re: [RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread Bill Connell
On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 8:19 PM, JB wrote: > Thanks All, > > 20 - 30 miles out is about where I wanted to be.  A good ride in, > spend some time visiting the city and then back for a good meal at > camp and a good night's rest. > > Any ideas on good bike centric places to ride? Check out the Minne

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread JB
Thanks All, 20 - 30 miles out is about where I wanted to be. A good ride in, spend some time visiting the city and then back for a good meal at camp and a good night's rest. Any ideas on good bike centric places to ride? John On Aug 2, 9:02 pm, EricP wrote: > Will agree with Bill on those.  

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread EricP
Will agree with Bill on those. Also Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Washington County. East of St. Paul. Again, probably 30 or so miles from downtown Minneapolis. Slightly further out - William O'Brien State Park. About 40 miles from Minneapolis. Route is about half, or more on bike paths. (Confess

[RBW] Re: Camping/Biking around Minneapolis area

2010-08-02 Thread Justin August
If Jim doesn't respond on list I'd call Hiawatha Cyclery and ask. They'd be the folks in the know. -Justin On Aug 2, 9:04 am, JB wrote: > Does anyone know of a campground in the Minneapolis area where a guy > could drive to and then bike into the city on a bike trail?  I may be > visiting frien